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Texas State Railroad in the Media
Watch as Roseann Rogers with KPRC Houston's "What's The Buzz" takes you on a tour of the historic Texas State Railroad.
You can download the video, or watch it on YouTube.
Romantic Valentine's Dinner Trains Scheduled at the
Texas State Railroad
Palestine, TX - The Texas State Railroad is holding two Valentine's Dinner Trains on February 13th and 14th. "Our Love is On The Line" Dinner Train is a romantic evening train excursion complete with a three-course meal, candlelight setting, and live musical entertainment.
Dinner entree options include USDA Choice Prime Rib or Shredded Parmesan Chicken Breast paired with complimentary side dishes and an option of Layered Chocolate Cake or Cheesecake with Strawberries to be served with coffee on the return trip from the Mewshaw Siding. Guests may bring one bottle of wine to enjoy with the meal.
Champagne reception and live musical entertainment will begin at 6:30pm at the Palestine Depot and the dinner train will depart at 7:30pm. Tickets are $100.00 per person for couples 21 and over.
Seating is limited and advanced reservations are required. Last date to book tickets is Thursday, February 11 at 5:00pm. For reservations, call 1-888-987-2461.
Snoopy to Visit the Texas State Railroad for
Peanuts™ - The Valentine Express
Snoopy will be visiting the Texas State Railroad on February 6, 13 & 14 for Peanuts™ - The Valentine Express.
During the train ride guests will listen to a live reading of the book, "Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown" and meet Snoopy as he walks through the train. During the lunch layover at the Rusk Depot activities include valentine card making, live musical entertainment, pictures with Snoopy, and a showing of, "Be My Valentine, Charlie Brown" in the depot theatre. Refreshments will be served on the return trip to Palestine.
The Valentine Express departs from the Palestine Depot at 11:00am and returns at 3:30pm. Tickets for Coach Seating are $36.50 for Adults and $19.00 for Children (ages 2-11). Climate Controlled seating is $39.50 for Adults and $21.00 for Children (ages 2-11). Local residents of Anderson, Angelina, Cherokee, Freestone, Henderson, Houston, Leon, Nacogdoches, Navarro, Rusk, & Smith Counties.
Advanced reservations are recommended. For reservations call 1-888-987-2461 or visit www.TexasStateRR.com for more information.
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$10 Local Appreciation Tickets
During the months of January & February we are offering a discounted local appreciation fare to ride on regular train excursions to residents who live in our surrounding counties. Tickets are $10 per person in coach seating with upgrades available for climate controlled seating. Included Counties: Anderson, Angelina, Cherokee, Freestone, Henderson, Houston, Leon, Nacogdoches, Navarro, Rusk & Smith
Dates:
January 16, 17, 23, 30 - Departing the Rusk Depot
February 6, 13, 14, 20, 27 Departing the Palestine Depot
*Special ticket price valid on Peanuts™ - The Valentine Express (February 6, 13 & 14) but is not valid for the Valentine’s Dinner Train.
Tickets at this special rate can only be purchased by calling the reservation office at (903) 683-2561 or 1-888-987-2461. Tickets will also be sold at the window on the date of each ride based on availability. ID with proof of address will be required. Box lunches are available to purchase at the time of reservation.
Season Passes Now Available! Buy yours today!
Texas State Railroad Seasons Passes are now available! Visit the Texas State Railroad as much as you want at a great discount!
A Season pass is valid for one year from the date of purchase on advanced reservations on any steam or diesel regular train excursion in coach, open air, or climate controlled seating (based on availability). The cost of a season pass is a regular priced excursion (including all special events except for Day Out With Thomas™) plus $25 for ages 3 & over. The season pass is valid on the following excursions: Pineywoods Excursion, Maydelle Turntable Special, Jarvis Wye Special, Sunday Family BBQ Excursion, Dogwood Excursions, Fall Fest Excursions, and National Holiday Excursions.
Season pass holders also will receive the following benefits:
- 15% Discount on: TSRR Dinner Trains & Photo Excursions
- 10% Discount on: Retail Purchases in the TSRR Gift Shops on purchases of $25 or more.
- 10% Discount on: Camping at TSRR RV Park & Campgrounds
- 50% Discount on: Our sister railroads - Great Smoky Mountains Railroad & Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Standard Class. Not valid on special events and based on availability.
Purchase your season pass today when you book your reservation online or by calling our reservation office at 1-888-987-2461.
Film Production at the Texas State Railroad
Since 1977 the Texas State Railroad has appeared in several movies, television series, commercials and music videos.
Movies
- 2007, The Great Debaters (Denzel Washington)
2000, American Outlaws (Timothy Dalton, Kathy Bates, Colin Farrell)- 1999, O, Brother Where Art Thou (George Clooney, Jon Goodman)
- 1996, Rough Riders (Tom Berringer, Sam Elliott)
- 1995, Lily Dell (Jean Stapleton)
- 1995, Streets of Laredo (James Garner)
- 1994, A Woman of Independent Means (Sally Field)
- 1994, The Gambler V: Playing for Keeps (Kenny Rogers)
- 1990, Where the Red Fern Grows, Part II
- 1988, The Fulfillment of Mary Gray (Cheryl Ladd)
- 1987, After the Rain
- 1985, Dallas: The Early Years
- 1984, Uphill All the Way (Roy Clark, Mel Tillis, Burl Ives)
- 1981, The Long Summer of George Adams (James Garner, Joan Hackett)
- 1980, Soggy Bottom, USA
- 1979, The Long Riders (Dennis Quaid, Stacy Keach, David Carradine)
- 1977, Charlie Smith and the Fritter Tree
Television Series and Special Productions
- 2002, The Blues, PBS Series
- 2001, American Airlines, Training Film
- 2000, Robbie Knievel Head-On Train Jump, Live broadcast FOX Network
- 2000, 5th & Vine, TV Pilot
- 1994, Walker Texas Ranger (Chuck Norris)
- 1989, Ramada Inn, Training Film
Documentaries
- 1998, Crucible of Empire: The Spanish American War
- 1998, The Oil Boom of Northern Louisiana
- 1998, On the Wings of Ezekiel
Commercials
- 1994, Lev Strauss - Winner of the 1994 Grand Cleo Award (selected the Best Worldwide Commercial)
- 1985, General Coffee Company
- 1982, Chattanooga Chewing Tobacco
Music Videos
- 1999, O, Brother Where Are Thou Sound Track - 5 Grammy Awards and CMA Top Single and Top Album of the Year
- 1997, Hoochie Coochie Man - German music video
- 1987, Mack Abernathy
